GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
16 GAUGE SAVAGE FOX STERLINGWORTH SHOTGUN.A. H. FOXSXS STERLINGWORTH36945216GAMODERN; C&RCal. 16 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 28" Bbls with narrow matted rib are marked "STERLINGWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL" "MADE BY SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA N.Y. U.S.A." on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Small framed case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is marked "16 GA" on water table. It is engraved with wiggle borders and stamped "FOX STERLINGWORTH" on both sides. SN is on blued trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching splinter forend has pluck-off spring tension release. Ejector patent dates are stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.657, right - .664. Bore restrictions: left - .028 (full), right - .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14". PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent. as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, with scattered light flecking. Action retains over 90% of its orig color, again with flecking, mostly on bottom and trigger plate. Buttstock retains nearly all its orig finish with some light handling marks. Grip does not fit well and is loose. Forend has considerable new oil rubbed in over numerous marks and dings. Checkering somewhat filled. Forend wood replaced, SN doesn't match. Bores are excellent, with some scattered light frosting. Action is tight. 51980-47 MGM123 (1,500-2,500)